NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1: Arc Apocalypse. Part 1 (1/3)
(Translator Note)
Just a quick info for the readers and the Honaki Fans. Since 3 months has passed after the original Translator "Kidness" stop updating the continuation after chapter 352.
Because he is dead (that's what he said).
I decided to Re- upload the past chapters (starting from the Otto's story Arc, not all the chapters, don't worry). So that those who have been waiting so long, can get back their Feelings and Emotions when you were reading.
(Because just like me, after a long wait, all my emotions and excitement have died down, so I had to go back and read from the beginning, to get the vibe feeling bacn again, if you know what I mean)
Ofcourse, If some of you do not want that, and just want to quickly read where you left off, "Then you can skip the next 10 chapters, since they are all a recap" (with some extra edit and fix).
Anyway, enjoy the Emotional story.
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Successfully, after this event.
(TL/N: after the Seele short story.)
The number of pulls for Veliona's armor, also known as Starchasm Nyx, has skyrocketed.
Even knowing its strength is already out there, it still shows a trend of continuous increase, which is a first in the game.
But to be honest, the main reason is probably that most characters reach their peak in the main storyline, and it's rare for an event story to attract attention again.
If you ask why players who originally gave up are suddenly changing their minds and pulling now, they simply answer:
[Damn, she's also my waifu!]
[So cute, she's over the top!]
[Don't you dare interfere in our business, get lost!]
When it comes to the issue of violence… they are so brave, they even have a reckless urge to throw themselves into danger.
[Rip me apart, make my waifu happy!]
[Yandere waifu falls in love with me]
[Piece by piece… I can stay by her side forever, right?]
[Scold me, scold me!]
Well… that's how it is, terrifying.
When Luo Mo saw these bullet comments, he was also baffled,
A row of question marks appeared above his head, exclaiming that the world is full of wonders.
He witnessed the diversity of living beings.
And this is clearly a small part of life, a seasoning for life,
Especially on a dark and windy night, when Su Lu called, she was silent for a long time. Just when Luo Mo was confused and about to go see her,
Su Lu said with a hint of weakness and trembling that Seele had just been to her place. The specific events were almost predictable,
Luo Mo, very understanding, gave her two days off,
Su Lu could still call, which means the situation wasn't that serious, right?
She could still be pressured a bit!
She was speechless at her boss's reply, feeling like he was giving her two days off with tears in her eyes, how wronged he seemed?
But Seele is really a good girl… she didn't dare to say that Seele's personality appeared later, healed her with magic, and even removed all her accumulated fatigue,
The other party kept blushing and apologizing to her, saying she didn't notice anything...
So, she didn't lose anything, but instead gained a lot.
As for Luo Mo's permission for leave, paid leave, eh… even if she said anything, she wouldn't be stupid enough to actively cancel it. The dog-skinning bastard finally lost once,
This made her originally depressed mood improve. It was really refreshing to not let the capitalists get their way, like eating sweet ice cream on a hot summer day, it didn't quench her thirst, but it was definitely comfortable.
These little things aside, since the Archbishop was nearby, the pressure from her gaze made Luo Mo work harder, he even arrived earlier than Kiana!
It has to be said, this is a great improvement,
So much so that many employees finally remembered who their boss was, because he used to slack off so much that he rarely went to work,
And the game plot is also proceeding at a rapid pace, but Luo Mo still hasn't figured out a perfect solution for those Otto event details, he decided to take it one step at a time.
It has to be said, the reason he's working so hard is mainly because he has a lot of voice lines later, he can even be considered the protagonist.
Although Theresa has a lot to say about the two of them being like grandfather and granddaughter, she always looks at Luo Mo with suspicion, making him feel a chill down his spine, as if he's about to be assassinated.
But no matter what, the voice acting for the plot is going smoothly.
Time passed bit by bit, like morning dew, like evening glow,
The bell tower of St. Freya's rang day after day, the invisible sound waves rippled through everyone's ears,
One day and night after another, everyone gradually adapted to each other's presence,
In this vast campus, Kallen also walked around and saw the vibrant youth, as well as her… lazy granddaughter.
With Cecilia's matchmaking, her relationship with the Flame-Chasers has also gotten better, she started to understand their personalities and daily lives, and even participated in several afternoon tea parties organized by Elysia,
They are indeed a group of interesting and unique people, Kallen sighed.
But whenever the green-haired loli wanted to spend some time alone with her, something would always interrupt them, making her stomp her feet in anger, not understanding why.
But she didn't really hate these peaceful days.
If the plot could update faster.
So, this is probably another reason why Theresa is willing to work hard? What's it like to be chased by your own grandmother online?
....
And in the new chapter, it will undoubtedly be Otto's stage.
He makes a grand entrance, stunning everyone.
After all, his actions always come with huge trouble, and he brings huge changes to the world.
"So, it's about to play."
Luo Mo said softly, his eyes filled with anticipation.
It has to be said, in this short clip, there's no fake part, everything is taken from the real scenes later.
Pre-Apocalypse—the opening of the new chapter.
In the endless wheat field, amidst the long golden stalks, the harvested fruits have already hung down, the golden rice leaves point towards a place in the wind,
The sound of the wind is desolate, and there are suppressed, deep gasps,
The sad music carries a low tone, like guiding the last returnee, or like watching over someone's graveyard.
Otto drags his heavily wounded body forward step by step, his golden hair has become dull, his solemn Archbishop's robe is wrinkled and scratched,
Bright light with a blue tail streaks past him, floating away with the wind,
The corner of the sky is a dull, oppressive gray, the traveling man's emerald eyes are filled with fatigue and… hope,
His originally handsome and dignified face now has some minor injuries, with a slight oozing of red blood,
But he doesn't care,
He just stares into the distance, moving forward step by step,
He hasn't been this miserable for a long time. As one of the most noble people in the world, this situation has happened very rarely in his long life,
But this time, he doesn't care about the wounds on his body,
At least at this moment, right now, it's insignificant.
...
Then, the perspective shifts to the floating island headquarters of Schicksal, a massive structure surrounded by fluffy clouds,
Showed away a pure white halo gently surrounds it, with Schicksal-marked buildings standing tall among them. The Schicksal headquarters under the blue sky always gives an unreal feeling, making one marvel at the wonders of technology.
And in the very center of the white square,
The golden-haired man, known to all, casually throws back his cloak, making a rustling sound in the air,
His steady voice echoes, but the content is shocking,
"In conclusion, I, Otto Apocalypse,"
"From this day forward… I resign as the Archbishop of Schicksal, and I will completely withdraw from the organization!"
Since he became the Archbishop five hundred years ago, there have been ups and downs, but he has never failed. Five hundred years have passed in a flash, perhaps the only thing that has remained unchanged in the world is Otto, the Archbishop.
And now, this man who is unwilling to let go of power actually has signs of resigning?
It's shocking.
It makes people wonder—what kind of event caused Otto to make such a drastic change.
On Schicksal's floating island, he sits high on his throne, with the equally golden-haired Durandal standing beside him. He looks out at the silver spaceship approaching from the horizon, unhurried,
The gently swaying red liquid in the goblet exudes a rich aroma, he takes a sip.
He closes his eyes and mutters, looking leisurely at the visitor who should be close to him,
But because of that plan, he has to be separated from his beloved granddaughter.
Through the gap above the wine in the goblet, the brilliant sunset is reflected… along with the coming rebirth,
"Heh—",
Those kids… are coming to settle the score with me, and my granddaughter… Theresa.
He smiled, a slight curl at the corner of his lips, his emerald eyes cast a lazy shadow,
And he, waits to see.
[Whoa—, what big event is going to happen in the next chapter? Otto's running away?]
[Otto abdicates, so the one who takes over is…]
[Hahaha—, how can there be a forty-year-old crown prince!]
[The truth—the Far East branch spent all of Schicksal's budget, Otto had to run away with the loot! Theresa, in a roundabout way, saved the world!]
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"Uh… Otto, how come Otto suddenly resigned?"
Kallen was a bit surprised, still not recovered,
She looked at the sudden preview of the next chapter, not expecting things to go this way.
The preview before the opening of the new chapter gave her such a shock.
And, a question suddenly popped up in her mind—Theresa, could Theresa really be the new Archbishop?
Does she really have the ability now?
"Looks like it's a good preview… and opening, at least it keeps me from getting sleepy."
Mobius's lips curled up in a charming and dangerous smile, a bit morbid.
"Mobius, please be normal~, it'll scare the guests."
Elysia reminded her kindly, she thought it was bad,
Why does Mobius always think about other people's bodies, and that dark smile, beautiful girls should be bright, like her, how nice!
But if it was Mobius, her smile would probably be weird too… that would be a bit difficult.
There's no way around it, who told her she's not as pretty as me!
"Hmph, mind your own business. Speaking of… when did our living room get so big?"
Mobius put away her excitement, turning into a curious look around the environment,
Although there are a few more people in the living room today… she doesn't like crowded scenes, but seeing that they are all excellent experimental subjects, she didn't say anything.
Oh, if she could really get them all onto the experimental table, she wouldn't have to worry about experimental subjects for the next few years.
The Golden Courtyard was unusually lively today. Originally, Luo Mo planned to watch the next plot with Theresa and Kallen in the next room, a part he's been looking forward to for a long time.
But because he was invited by someone, he came here, it wasn't bad,
As for considering whether he would be killed… Luo Mo said he had no intention of stabbing anyone, how could it be considered stabbing?
But unexpectedly, Kiana, Bronya, and the others also came here, the main cast was quite complete, even the former out-of-date character, NEET Sirin, also came along, the hall was lively now.
But… isn't this hall a lot bigger than when it was built?
"Hmm?" Sirin stopped eating her ice cream, looking around, she had just felt a real sense of malice.
Luo Mo looked at the four corners of the living room with confusion, the distance between the elegant paintings on the walls had expanded a lot, as if they had been stretched and expanded by some force, making the hall more spacious.
"Ding-dong—, this is the new invention of this genius, with exclusive technical support from Sirin, small-scale permanent space expansion technology."
Vill-V introduced it to everyone, with a blush of excitement on her face,
But she was still enthusiastic, clearly very proud of herself.
"The source of this technology is Elysia…"
"Jump quickly to any side effects."
Luo Mo interrupted her speech with interest, breaking her train of thought. His video was still playing, what was she talking about? Wait until it's over, wouldn't it be better?
"Ah? Hmm?" Vill-V tilted her head and looked over, her brows furrowed deeper, who was saying bad things about her product?
Sigh, it's the sponsor, there's nothing she can do.
She waved her hand with a bit of disinterest and returned to her seat. As for side effects, that's pure slander! She's going to sue for defamation.
It's just that there are a few extra functions, that's all.
What's the big deal!
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Through the reflection of the silver warship in the wine glass, the setting sun of the dying day serves as the backdrop, thousands of red rays burst out from behind,
Many Valkyries are ready for battle, their sharp eyes reveal their fighting spirit, they all sharpen their weapons and wait for the final battle.
And as a preview, it also reveals some of the battlefields where they appear,
Seele and Bronya face countless Otto Soulium Body, directly facing their siege;
Fu Hua keeps retreating from the flying sword light, and above her head, a huge golden longsword falls from the sky,
As she desperately blocks it, stopping its descent, the giant sword turns into countless streams of light, transforming into countless slender flying swords that materialize in the air, the azure sword surface is lifelike, but now the sword points are all aimed at Fu Hua.
Fu Hua looks intently, but it's a familiar face… or rather, the child of a familiar face— Li Sushang.
"Long time no see, Master Phoenix. "
Two strands of black hair hang down from both sides, she wears an ancient and simple dress, with a long sword on her back, she has the air of a female warrior from Shenzhou.
She holds her hands on her chest, making her fullness stand out,
Her face is filled with a fighting spirit and a sense of novelty, even facing the legendary Red Kite Immortal, she shows no fear of battle.
In a space of nothingness and chaos, countless quantum shadows appear and disappear around her, the Herrscher of Thunder, Raiden Mei, slowly draws her sword, accompanied by flashing lightning, she dances and ignites her own brilliant blade.
In an unknown world, Durandal raises her hand and summons a huge lance from the outside world, it slowly pushes open the barriers of the world, aiming at the enemy below.
And on the endless, twisting tree roots, the fake sky above is no longer the color of the sky, a colorful black covers everything, chaos and distortion are the main colors of this scene,
The Herrscher of Flamescion, who appeared in the last script, raises her eyes and looks up, where the blue light is held up by the canopy,
The golden-haired man raises his own authority, a golden halo surrounds him, like a divine representative.
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"Sushang?"
Fu Hua was stunned for a moment, then she frowned, an unexpected person appeared, making her a bit surprised.
She didn't expect that Sushang from that world could survive to five hundred years later, but she had never heard Kallen mention it. Did this Schicksal Archbishop also have hidden methods?
When her gaze turned to Kallen, she just shook her head slightly, indicating that she hadn't prepared for such a move.
"Yo, Old Timer, a familiar face."
The Herrscher of Sentience wasn't unfamiliar, she skillfully put her hand on her shoulder and started teasing.
It has to be said, every time you see two identical faces close together, and then they cuddle, it's a pleasing sight, but the premise is that both of them are beautiful girls.
Elysia was enjoying this scene, and thinking… how to make them wear clothes that she likes.
Speaking of, what if Little Senti wore a suit and Fu Hua wore a wedding dress, wouldn't it be funny? Or swap them, Fu Hua in a tuxedo, Little Senti in a red wedding dress?
They would all look great! I really want to try it!
As for the Li Sushang they were talking about, although she was indeed good, and she had improved the development scale of Mount Tai Xu, she wouldn't comment on anything related to those seven disciples.
Didn't you see Kalpas's eyes almost burst into flames, ready to spar with her?
"She still has another child, and it seems like she wants to fight Hua. Just right, I don't mind sparring. Not at all!"
Kalpas said angrily.
"Cough cough… sorry to interrupt, Li Sushang … seems like she didn't survive to this point, at least Schicksal doesn't have any information about her."
Kallen said awkwardly, it's normal for there to be some differences between worlds.
Kalpas was stuck in place, glanced at Luo Mo with a glare, then crossed his arms and snorted coldly, as if trying to get rid of the awkwardness.
Luo Mo felt more wrong, because Li Sushang didn't even have a voice actor, he was also worried about this!
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Standing on the bizarre and towering tree, surrounded by endless darkness, the starlight is also…
"It's time to fulfill our contract… old friend."
Otto, enveloped in golden light, smiled slightly, his arms spread wide, countless shadows of the past, fragmented memories, turned into golden light and flowed into his body,
Those were his past memories, his past experiences.
Every moment of his life, from childhood to adulthood, five hundred years of long time condensed into a moment, it was his theater, his time.
But the white light illuminated the screen, everything seemed to return to the beginning.
It turned back to the first scene, he held his injured left arm with his right hand. He walked through the endless golden wheat field, the endless stream of light, pulsating with the wind, flew towards the front,
His eyes revealed a kind of hope and expectation, it was the calmness and relief after the storm, the corner of his eyes slightly curled up, revealing a genuine smile.
All his efforts, all achieved; all his calculations, all here.
And on the distant, gray horizon, it seemed like a gap and projection between worlds, but it was definitely not a normal sky, a huge and holy cross shone in the sky, like a miracle, like a god.
The dawn cross, which appears in countless religious beliefs, seems like the guidance of a messenger and the approval of the Lord,
But Otto is clearly not someone who follows the laws of God, he is going to fight—the whole world.
It's a sign of his success, proof of his transcendence of the world.
"I'm coming…"
"Kallen"
A low, almost cut-off voice, weak and threadbare, came from the man's nasal cavity, carrying a sense of relaxation.
He, is about to grasp what he has been pursuing.
[Hurry up, I can't stand this version for a second longer!!]
[Open it up, open it up, Otto's going to light up his health bar!]
[In the end, the Grand Archbishop of Schicksal still met his last light, he found the one from his memory]
[Go to Schicksal, kill Otto, take Rita!]
[Why take Rita again? Can't you kill Otto, take Otto, be Otto?]
[Why Kill Otto? Shouldn't he get bitten up first.]
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As the last sentence, small but clear, fell into their ears, everyone's gaze shifted to Kallen, who was sitting there.
White hair and blue eyes, a beautiful face, an excellent figure, and an undiminished aura. It has to be said that her beauty is undeniable,
But if it's been five hundred years of constant longing, the torrent of time would have been enough to wash away the appearance in memory, then what is worthy of praise is clearly not just her appearance.
"…Heh, I really don't understand you."
"Five hundred years of time can be extremely selfish, or it can be extremely selfless. Are you really human?"
Mobius asked with a childish tone, but the question was profound.
"Sorry, I've always felt that I'm just an ordinary warrior. I still find it hard not to be moved by those politics and schemes, and the wrong things I've done."
Kallen lowered her eyes, put down the teacup in her hand to hide the slight trembling of her fingers, and replied silently.
Hearing Otto's last words, she felt her heart beating violently, thump thump thump—, sending blood rushing to all parts of her body.
It made her feel… sad.
If he really did all those things for her, how should she repay him, repay the world, repay him.
"Doesn't that make you even more extraordinary? Shouldn't real people… be numb and indifferent? Big. sis. ter!"
Mobius stretched out her finger to her raised corner of her mouth, saying it word by word, her desire for knowledge was even stronger.
"Maybe… but I always feel like I'm not doing enough…"
"I don't want to be praised, I just know that I'm not qualified to be a leader,"
Kallen said softly, emphasizing again at the end, "That's all."
"…Cough cough, why don't we see how the audience feels… hmm… everyone wants to take Rita."
Seeing the topic getting serious, Luo Mo chose to switch to a lighter topic, for the sake of his Archbishop, he'd be willing to sacrifice the maid, right?
"Then it depends on whether they have the ability."
Rita smiled charmingly, her smile accompanied by the dangerous scent of poppies, elegant and alluring.
Clearly, she didn't like continuing this joke.
"If they do? Can they…"
Irene also smiled, as she was standing beside Luo Mo, refuting.
But before she could finish, another loud voice interrupted.
"The spaces in the video… are wrong, wait, why don't you ask, are you trying to make me look stupid?"
Kiana was curious about the cross in the sky, and the strange tree, it looked like fantasy elements, right? When did it appear in reality?
'Wait, I was the first to ask… does that make me look like an idiot?'
Kiana realized belatedly.
"No, no, most people here don't know. If you didn't add that question at the end, it would be like covering your ears and stealing a bell, Kiana."
Luo Mo muttered, she was sharp, but not completely sharp.
"Whew—" Kiana glared at Luo Mo, taking a deep breath.
Raiden Mei awkwardly comforted her from the side, her hand stroking her long hair over and over, whispering softly in her ear, but as she comforted Kiana, her face turned red, and her eyes sparkled repeatedly.
Elysia, on the other hand, drooled with envy, of course, in her heart. She could only shake her head and sigh, bitter to the core.
Actually… she didn't understand those things either, could Raiden Mei tell her too? It didn't matter if it was true or not, she just wanted to know the parts that made Kiana blush.
"Imaginary Tree, Sea of Quanta, World Gaps… they're all involved in this video, Otto is really amazing."
Vill-V clapped her hands from the side, praising, which also answered Kiana's question.
The opening of the new version is proceeding with a countdown, it's about to begin soon.
And this time, compared to the past, it reveals less, because the Valkyrie updates and iterations are clearly not revealed much this time, instead, it makes the players even more curious about whose Battle-Suit Valkyrie it will be this time.
It has already been revealed that it's Otto's storyline, but not many people think it's Otto's Battle-Suit, although… if he wears it… it's not bad looking?
But that's just a joke among the players, it's not enough to make a man break this unspoken rule and board the ship.
And without a character, the only thing left to discuss is the plot.
However, everyone is clearly more interested in Otto being beaten and battered, which is also normal, after all, as the villain who drives the story forward in the early stages, his image is not good.
At most, the reason for reviving his beloved secretly attracted a lot of pure love fans, but there is some controversy about whether he completely ignores the survival conditions of others on the road to love.
And here, his true colors will be revealed, showing the world what a selfish person he is, and how he… willingly....
Became a Fool!
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After the Pre-Apocalypse plays, a short segment of pre-mainline intelligence follows.
As Schicksal's connection to the Imaginary Tree experiment successfully operates again, Otto is extremely happy, everything is ready, just waiting for the final gamble.
He, is also going to release his final piece,
That is, Schicksal's third S-Rank Valkyrie, a figure from five hundred years ago— Li Sushang!
Her appearance marks the final stage of the Archbishop's lifelong plan.
The dice have been cast. The long-sealed wheels of fate, finally, resolutely, all began to turn at the same time.
And as Otto said before, the last S-Rank Valkyrie will be awakened by him at this moment.
Although it's always been said that Schicksal has 3 S-Rank Valkyries, Durandal, Rita, and Theresa,
But in fact, after Theresa went to the branch to teach, she was not included, the headquarters has never counted her in, it's definitely not because she's embarrassing… right?
And regardless of everything, the last one, is indeed someone else.
Now it's been revealed, it's the Shenzhou warrior from five hundred years ago—Li Sushang.
Those who have read the [Saga of the Shattered Swords], have some guesses about this choice,
But there are also a considerable number of people who don't care much about the released side story, so they're a bit confused,
Regarding this Shenzhou woman, everyone's unified thought is—big, she doesn't look like her Red Lotus Ancestor, who is more suitable for martial arts, it must have added a lot of burdens to her martial arts journey.
But it's worth it!
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The girl's consciousness slowly surfaced from the bottomless abyss of darkness.
The strongest memory of her life, also appeared first before her eyes.
The golden-haired man collapsed on the ground, his clothes tattered, with cuts everywhere, his luxurious golden hair scattered, his face on the ground, unconscious, it was clearly a death scene.
Who… is he?
…Did I kill him?
The girl felt heartbroken.
Although her memories were incomplete… the thorns of guilt had already begun to bleed in her heart.
He should be—
No, no matter who this beautiful man in the pool of blood is… the girl has undoubtedly betrayed his trust and kindness.
Water drops fell on the girl's cheek, waking her consciousness.
"Ah… so, he seems to have…"
"But… why… does he seem to be crying?"
"Is it because… of that promise?"
"I can't witness that moment… is it such a sad thing for you?"
"But your gaze… wasn't on me at all…"
"What… are you sad about…"
Water drops fell on the girl's cheek.
She lost consciousness again.
The mysterious voice and the dream gradually overlapped. The girl realized that "the one outside" and "the man in the dream" were the same person.
"…Don't be nervous. You just had a nightmare."
"Right… do you know who I am? If you know, try to nod."
The girl tried to remember the feeling of controlling her own muscles, after about a few seconds, she slowly shook her head back and forth.
"Good. But don't rush to move your limbs—they will gradually regain feeling on their own."
"So—let's get down to business."
"Today is May 2017… oh, sorry. That expression will only confuse you more."
"Let's put it another way—in short… it's five hundred and twenty years after you fell asleep."
That familiar voice said, she vaguely remembered it was the figure who had fallen to the ground, and the information revealed in his words was undoubtedly huge, even though she wasn't fully conscious at this moment, she still vaguely felt a kind of shock.
Five… hundred… years?
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"So, Otto hid Li Sushang for five hundred years? How strange, both of them reappearing five hundred years later?"
The Herrscher of Sentience said thoughtfully,
"Because Li Sushang's last request was to bring her to the era when he fulfilled his wish." Luo Mo responded.
"But is she really that strong? Otto saw her as his final trump card."
Durandal couldn't help but ask, she was a bit itchy, unfortunately, not many people could fight her.
And those who could, didn't want to, like Little Senti, and Elysia… she glanced at the two beside her and sighed slightly.
"Well... how should I put it? Sushang, uh, she's exceptionally talented. That Seele, right? Sushang is also a natural Stigmata bearer, so her abilities are naturally strong. She might even be able to fight the Old Timer injured in the game."
The Herrscher of Sentience scratched her head, she didn't have any intention of continuing to slander the other, she said it straightforwardly.
But it seemed like she would have to deal with Fu Hua again. Thinking about it, she really was pitiful. Couldn't a bunch of her disciples and grand-disciples show her more respect?
Apart from Lixue, there really wasn't anyone who listened to their master wholeheartedly. It could be said... the Old Timer's teaching skills were really not great, maybe she should take over.
She would definitely revitalize the Great Taixu Sect. The character "Tai" worn down into "Da" would make sense, right? (literally 'Wear and Tear' if you know what I mean)
"The time when his wish is fulfilled… Otto, he's about to revive Kallen?!"
Elysia was startled, even with her not-so-smart brain, she knew that resurrection was impossible, if there was really hope for resurrection, there wouldn't be so many regrets in the world.
"In a way, it's not wrong. It's just that the way of resurrection is probably a bit different from your understanding?"
"Re… resurrection? He's really doing something that's going to shock the world, the former great inventor."
Kallen gave a wry smile.
"No matter how it's done, it's undoubtedly a feat, something to look forward to."
Mobius said lightly, glanced at Kallen's direction, then lowered her head to avoid her gaze, a bit of suspicion in her heart.
'So… what's going on with this world…'
Mobius was unsure, every time she wanted to take Kallen to the experimental table, she was always disrupted by unexpected events, she believed that if she could succeed twice, her guess would be more certain, but unfortunately… she was always disrupted by Elysia, which made her angry.
Therefore, without a control group, she also couldn't know whether Kallen was really favored by the world, and… whether the way she was resurrected would be as she thought.
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[Four months later, on Friday, October 13, 2017.]
Amidst the pervasive gloom of the overcast sky, a faint glow penetrated, with rare rays of sunlight breaking through layers of mist, scattering over the dust-laden town.
The town from five hundred years ago was covered inside and out with a layer of moss, as if shrouded by a gray-black mist,
with buildings steeped in time wrapped in hues of yellowed antiquity, exuding the heavy aura unique to historical relics.
And coincidentally, here too was a figure from the same era five hundred years ago—Otto Apocalypse.
He looked up at the sky and scenery, smiling and musing,
"Ah, what a gloomy yet bright day."
"In five hundred years, I have never seen such a day."
"After all, 'To deceive the world, you must act like the world'—"
"And most people... would not seek sunshine amidst the dense clouds."
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"As if any normal person would look for sunshine in the clouds." The Herrscher of Sentience muttered under her breath, and rolled her eyes.
Of all the people present, she was the one who hated Otto the most, mostly because of the memory of that shot from Old Timer.
The others didn't mind as much; after all, the game lacked the real-life impact, even if they knew it was a real event happening in another world. But after all, they hadn't seen it with their own eyes.
As for Kallen, she didn't know what emotions she should have towards Otto.
A single emotion couldn't express even a fraction of her feelings.
So she could only remain silent.
Otto was still as talented as before, and… good at disguising himself.
She had never been able to grasp his thoughts and plans, just like the complex hidden truths behind the trial back then, which she only learned much later.
And now, the way he achieved his plans in the game was still the same.
"Act like a normal person? Huh? Is he also schizophrenic?"
Vill-V was stunned for a moment, then asked.
"That's just a poem from the current civilization, but it should have its reason for appearing here." Eden leaned back on the sofa, speaking softly.
The hangover wasn't very pleasant, she had drunk with Elysia last night and lost track of time, unfortunately… Elysia didn't like drinking, which was a bit sad.
But she liked to be slightly tipsy with her, and Elysia also liked seeing her like that, which wasn't sad either.
"Schizophrenic? When was Otto ever mentally normal? Since Gran... since Kallen's death in the game, he has been the most lucid madman."
Luo Mo said this, attracting a calm glance from Kallen midway.
"I agree with that. His situation is not much different from Kevin's. Hehe—two broken-hearted men deciding the fate of humanity at a crossroads. How interesting!"
The Herrscher of Sentience patted Kevin's shoulder familiarly, like good brothers and comrades in arms,
Then, under Kevin's indifferent gaze as he turned around… she slowly moved away a bit, the scene was quite awkward.
"Ahem—what I mean is, you and Otto both have certain leadership qualities. You will be excellent leaders in the future."
The Herrscher of Sentience's smile froze, but she still continued with a stiff face,
She thought she was just joking with him before, but it turned out she said it secretly in the game? Then it's fine!
"…Sigh." Kevin sighed helplessly.
He reached out and swatted away her hand, which was close, took two steps, and chose to stand next to Su.
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As the one who awakened Sushang, and also the only person she knew here, Otto happily left her to prepare his plan, ignoring her for several days in a row.
Until now, he finally appeared before Li Sushang, smiling broadly at her as she walked towards him.
Li Sushang had many questions for the golden-haired man in front of her, about the current era, and many subtle questions, but they were all thrown to others.
Although Nagamitsu and Rita were very nice people, how could a Sleeping Maiden be so irresponsible?
Li Sushang glared at the calm and composed golden-haired man, and he also appropriately gave a wry smile.
"Alright, alright. By the way, about that plan… didn't you say that you would probably die too?"
Li Sushang widened her eyes, looking at his face.
"Well, yes. After all, you know, I don't really care about my own life, do I?"
Otto smiled and gave the answer, not showing any fear of the word death.
It was just a journey he should have completed long ago, it was just the final answer he needed to give to the world.
"…" Li Sushang was helpless, looking at the smiling man in front of her, she had already known his thoughts, hadn't she, since five hundred years ago?
It's just… she would lose another one of her few remaining friends.
"There's another thing, did you really break through the boundary between the past and the present? This town is full of ghosts now, you know?"
Her tone became worried at the end.
"Hehe, you even know about this. But I'll state beforehand—I didn't really summon the world from five hundred years ago."
Otto was slightly taken aback, then his expression relaxed, turning into a smile as he explained,
"I just projected its information here. Strong consciousnesses have the right to project and reappear in this place."
Otto took her to see some consciousness projections of people from five hundred years ago, it was the time of the old and new Schicksal's transformation, several shadows related to Otto emerged.
Marcel, Lisa, Sasha… he still couldn't forget those names.
"—You went through a civil war before you finally ascended."
"Civil war…"
He chewed on the word, his smile becoming even stranger.
That civil war was something no one wanted, neither the old Schicksal nor him, they all hoped from the bottom of their hearts that this war wouldn't come.
But fate likes to play jokes, the numbers on the dice are always unexpected.
A war that no one wanted, under the coercion of fate, began.
To him, there was no victor in that war.
Who deserved to be?
His sister lost the power she pursued, it was the poison she lived for,
And what about him? The victor in history?
He lost the whole world—Kallen Kaslana, the banner under which this war was first launched.
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Regarding the topic at the time, Li Sushang wasn't particularly concerned. Since she knew that those phenomena were not ghosts, that was enough for her.
What she was more curious about, actually, was something else.
How did the other party achieve it?
Since the victory in battle, after ascending to the position of Overseer, he had been dedicated to resurrecting his childhood friend.
And now, the other party was about to succeed.
"You're not planning to directly snatch her out from the past, are you?" Li Sushang curiously asked. This was truly beyond her knowledge.
Projecting a segment of the past and then resurrecting it? It was unheard of.
But Otto just shook his head and smiled, saying, "Haha... If we could actually do that, it would be simpler. History is history. From today's standpoint, we can't even change a single bit of the past."
His plain words conveyed a sense of sorrow when heard.
That was the method he gave up after countless pondering, also a fragment of his journey of failures that could be seen everywhere.
This is the truth of the world. He hated it but couldn't change it; he couldn't bring her back from the past.
"Then what exactly is your method?"
The girl couldn't help but ask. When it comes to resurrection, people always add a sense of mystery. After all, it is a feat that has never appeared in history, so she couldn't help but be curious as well.
To be honest, she had thought she would never see the day she would be awakened.
Otto thought for a few seconds, looked at the other person's face filled with curiosity, and slowly uttered some words,
"Time, as stored within the Imaginary Tree, can be reactivated by the energy inherent in time itself. A Herrscher's ability to manipulate higher-dimensional spaces can be artificially guided to the temporal dimension, inducing targeted fracturing."
Otto's explanation about spacetime projection left Li Sushang utterly confused.
It was hard not to believe that he intentionally said it in front of this ancient person from five hundred years ago, knowing that with Otto's intelligence, he had surely anticipated that the other party would not understand.
So... he said such a long sentence, a conglomeration of numerous obscure and difficult terms.
She was momentarily stunned, her eyes filled with bewilderment and confusion,
She couldn't understand his explanation.
[An established timeline can generate new branches again...]
[You need an excellent Chinese-to-English (human) translator]
[Honkai energy can explain everything]
[So, who understood that sentence? He's truly an old riddler.]
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"Higher dimension... temporal... blah blah blah."
Elysia held her head, her eyes spinning in confusion, unable to understand what Otto was talking about.
However, she did catch the words "Herrscher" and "imaginary tree."
"Oh~ is that so?..."
Mobius had a look of knowing all along, as the other person's words confirmed her suspicions.
She secretly glanced at Kallen, the dignified Overseer of Destiny seated in her place, and sighed quietly to herself.
The other party's plan had evidently succeeded, right? Although there was no direct evidence yet, she seemed to have read the truth of the matter from Kallen's eyes.
"Resurrection? Even with the method he mentioned, it's still not an easy task."
Vill-V took off her hat with her right hand and said with a sigh.
Otto's two sentences to Sushang still echoed in her mind... Brilliant and concise, the other party indeed summarized the principles of the experiment, far more convincing than the superficial experimental results.
The pity is, the person opposite wasn't a scientist, but rather an ancient person who hadn't received modern education.
As a result, it turned out that those who understood benefited... Tsk, it really makes one sigh.
Luo Mo mischievously reached out and poked Kongming, who then slapped his hand away. She glanced at Luo Mo with a mixture of annoyance and speechlessness in her beautiful eyes.
She could also be considered ancient, and she wasn't from this world. How could she understand such miraculous Honkai energy all at once? It truly seemed that Honkai could do anything.
Heaven knows how many forms of Honkai energy she had already witnessed: lightning, fire, even the consciousness of nothingness, viruses... To be honest, she couldn't comprehend this illogical energy.
From her perspective, it might be similar to a wishing machine?
Seeing that Kongming didn't understand, Luo Mo reached out and poked Theresa.
Theresa turned her head in confusion, with countless question marks seemingly floating above her head, and the confusion in her eyes was almost visible to the naked eye.
'How annoying, my brain is going to grow out!'
She tilted her little head, seemingly not understanding why Luo Mo was bothering her. Couldn't he see she was thinking?
"I wonder if our great Principal has any insights."
Luo Mo asked leisurely, wanting to see someone make a fool of themselves.
"Huh? I—"
A confused sound came from her nose, with a hint of disbelief. She hadn't yet wrapped her head around it. Since when did they start asking her about such things?
How could she possibly know!
Kallen tightly clenched her hands, staring at each sentence on the screen, especially the key phrases he directed at Sushang, repeatedly pondering their meanings in her mind.
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On the Anti-Entropy side,
With the successful defeat of the Herrscher of Domination, their tense nerves gradually relaxed.
Several people returned to their normal daily lives, while the one who had to take the Herrscher of Sentience power during the battle began to quietly reflect.
After that, she left a message—
She didn't want to hear even a single word of apology from the "Old Timer," because such "sappy words" would only become a "burden on the journey."
And then she vanished without a trace, leaving her somewhat worried about the other person.
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"Tsk, how fake." The Herrscher of Sentience scoffed at this, saying,
"Love that comes too late is cheaper than grass. Hmph! this is the outcome of her not cherishing herself properly."
Sigh! Now she can't even find herself. Who knows when she'll return?
"Hey, dumb Old Timer~"
But her gaze continued to linger on Fu Hua in the video, not letting go of any detail, seemingly hoping for Fu Hua to make more moves.
But unfortunately, Fu Hua quickly turned her attention to others, like the Principal and so on...
This made her somewhat anxious.
Fu Hua, standing to the side, hesitated to speak, watching the Herrscher of Sentience, whose mood had inexplicably plummeted and was now furious.
She felt from the bottom of her heart... perhaps the strange emotional journey of Little Sentience was even more difficult to grasp than Otto's puzzling words.
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Meanwhile, the Principal is busy maintaining the ship, perhaps even ensuring the decks are clean?
Theresa looked at Fu Hua, whom she had sought out, as she also had some things she wanted to talk about.
Although the whereabouts of the Herrscher of Domination's core are unknown, there have only been three Honkai events worldwide this month.
Compared to the overwhelming battle reports of the past, the sudden peace is reassuring, but it also creates a sense of unease.
It makes people worry if something big is about to happen next.
Then, a conflicted expression appeared on Theresa's face. She has always had complex feelings about her grandfather.
It cannot be denied that up to now, all the practical knowledge she has learned comes from his ideas and beliefs... She cannot escape being influenced by her grandfather. But what's even stranger is that everything she has learned encourages her to resist everything taught to her.
She really has some... indescribable emotions inside. She doesn't know if her path is correct or what role Otto played in the past.
She hesitated for a while, then finally spoke,
"So... Fu Hua, what do you think of me as a person?"
"?"
"You know, I've been thinking lately. My grandfather has been the Shicksal overseer for five hundred years, and during that time, it's not like he's been entirely misguided."
"When he was young, he also did a lot of good deeds and righteous acts, like adopting orphans, advocating for the people, overthrowing the old regime, and so on... Thinking about this, I always feel that many of my decisions have been unconsciously influenced by him."
She said somewhat sadly, her eyes reflecting on the memories of the man who influenced her the most,
She followed her own inner thoughts and did everything, but ironically, they were all things he had done in the past,
And like the cycle of time, she had already found herself standing on his opposite side.
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"So, Theresa still hasn't figured it out... What she said, it's all because of Kallen alone..."
"Otto never had such thoughts, at least subjectively."
Luo Mo mockingly and bluntly reveals some facts.
If it were any other event, he wouldn't say this, but precisely because Theresa mentioned those three things, Theresa was pretending Otto's youthful appearance,
It was never Otto's age that influenced his behavior, at least in the eyes of outsiders, the source of the great change in temperament was not age but Kallen.
His death was in the moment when Kallen died, and thereafter was only a man who sought atonement for his sins.
"Perhaps Otto... is really a strange person."
Mobius was a bit regretful, unfortunately... it would be so much better if they also pursued infinity.
But with her loli-like appearance, speaking in such a mature way, it instead gives a comical feeling of acting beyond her age.
"It seems unexpectedly romantic? The emotions between men and women, love can indeed create miracles," Eden's eyes sparkled, saying such things just for one person, indeed have a strong romantic color.
If it were in the future understanding his experiences, it would definitely become a common role in dramas.
But Elysia is the kind of hero who hopes to save others, after all, she truly 'loves' humanity.
"Sigh, such humans? he is quite strange, but his soul must also shine with its own brilliance."
Elysia did praise him.
After all, not having been in his world personally, from Otto's perspective, what he did was truly moving and also shocking.
Walking alone for five hundred years just to resurrect one person.
It is because of such humans, such spirits, that they are the people she loves.
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The news, broadcasted worldwide, has now reached everyone's ears.
Despite its slightly bizarre nature, after the most authoritative news broadcast, it remains unquestionably true.
It mentioned the previously vague reports of unknown disasters and officially exposed the existence of Honkai.
The struggle between Schicksal and Honkai enters a new era, requiring more fresh blood to join, hence...
"My successor, Theresa apocalypse, the leader of the Far East Branch, will soon take over as the Overseer and assume full leadership of the Schicksal organization."
"I believe under her leadership..."
The calm voice of the blond man in the news echoed in the ears of all the people. If this were not a worldwide broadcast, no one would believe this event.
The Valkyries of Schicksal wouldn't, the hostile Entropy wouldn't, and certainly not Kiana and others.
Who?
Who are you talking about?
Otto? How could Grandpa possibly resign!
But if there's anyone most shocked right now, undoubtedly it's the bewildered Theresa. She didn't know how to face this with what kind of emotions.
She's completely lost as to what Grandpa is up to again.
Just earlier they were discussing Grandpa's influence on her, and now suddenly he's making her take over.
Could there be some conspiracy behind this?
Every opponent familiar with Otto immediately flashed this thought in their minds.
Then they nodded in confirmation, continuing to think along this line. It's because Otto's image in their minds is too clear, already formed into some unknown figure.
His appearances always seem to be linked to massive hidden conspiracies.
And the truth, it wasn't far off.
Besides this news, Theresa and the others also received an email from Otto, inviting her to attend the succession ceremony in the outskirts of Vienna, and... to retrieve the core of the Domination Herrscher. This was bait, and also a threat.
No one could be sure what Otto would do, so they had to go, even though they knew it was a trap.
After receiving the news that Theresa and the others would arrive tomorrow, Otto let out a sigh of relief, the corners of his mouth lifting. He reached out and swept everything off the table, his tone light and his mood good as he said,
"Next, on the stage I have set, they will come to a deep and perfect understanding of who 'Otto Apocalypse' truly is, and what kind of thoughts occupy his mind."
And he, too, began the final arrangements on his stage, only needing to wait for the protagonists to take the stage.
Everything will end at that moment, and at that moment, it will begin to turn anew.
The few remaining uncertainties... can only be left to fate.
In a moment alone, Otto thought, feeling a rare sense of nervousness in his heart. He reviewed his plan in his mind and sighed silently.
He confirmed once again:
—In this gamble, more extravagant than life and death itself, he had already prepared everything he could.
There are no other paths.
[What? Otto resigned? No, no, no, who did you say succeeded him?]
[Sigh—, will the world be destroyed by Honkai, or by an economic crisis? That is the question.]
[Isn't the core of the Domination Herrscher in Anti-Entropy's hands? How did it end up with Otto?]
[Theresa: Huh? So suddenly? It's been over forty years... It's a little hard to adjust.]
[Whao! Is Otto going on a vacation or something?]
Apparently, compared to Otto's resignation, everyone is more interested in Theresa's succession, or rather... worried about the future of Schicksal in her hand?
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Even Theresa inside the room was stunned, never expecting that there would be a day she would succeed as Overseer.
Although she had thought about it in her dreams, she also knew clearly—she, who managed the branch so poorly, felt somewhat ashamed to face her grandmother.
As for those worries, does she, as the academy... the Overseer of Schicksal, have no face? How could she inexplicably ruin Schicksal, even going so far as to say she would ruin the world?
Is she some kind of virus?
Theresa felt annoyed and resentful in her heart.
"What kind of thoughts is Otto..." Kallen murmured to herself, a wry smile on her lips.
Watching him on the screen, resembling a gambler pushing all his chips in for a final bet, her heart was unsettled.
"Tsk, crazy but not without reason, possessing a mind daring to innovate and the courage to strive higher. A very qualified scientist, If only he isn't trapped by love..." Mobius said, somewhat regretfully.
"His story is touching, but if he were to really appear, I certainly wouldn't be able to tolerate him~" Elysia said with a light laugh, but she didn't seem to hate him either.
"Sigh, if only he could be like a normal Schicksal Overseer. What does he mean I'm rebellious? I'm not like that at all," Theresa said, feeling a surge of anger.
She often browsing the internet, she liked to read comments about herself, only to return each time in a bad mood.
Repeated defeats, repeated battles, unyielding spirit of loser.
Among them, the comment from that Elysian church believer was particularly infuriating.
It was truly despicable!!!
who are you!
if I find you I will show you directly what the greatness of this principal is!
The other party said something like:
"A mere white-haired little girl is not worth mentioning,"
"Even jumping up can only reach the knees,"
"Cute but only knows how to squander money,"
"I'm okay with Shorties, but if they like bitter melon... yeah, I'm out~"
and so on...
Theresa didn't care about the rest, she just wanted to ask, is the other party really that tall? It's not that she's bragging, she can jump at least two meters high, right? At this height... could it be that the other party is a giant?
Really, what kind of mockery is this? Who would care about something like height?
'Also, what's wrong with liking to drink bitter melon!'
A little chibi version in Theresa's heart roared, her face darkening.
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Before stepping into this conspiracy, perhaps with a premonition that this time it would definitely not be peaceful, Theresa and the others also started chatting idly, reminiscing about the past and their experiences on the ship.
Kiana chatted with her about their childhood, about the evil deeds Otto had done to her and her never-before-seen sister.
"At that time, it was her and Dad together who freed me from many shackles; even, in order to protect me..."
Kiana spoke quietly, no longer as boisterous as before, starting to resemble what people call mature, like a true warrior.
"Grandpa used to lie to me, saying that after that incident, your 'sister' has been receiving his specialized treatment at headquarters, but..."
Speaking of this, Theresa fell silent. This involved someone equally important in her life, and she didn't know what to say for a moment.
Although there has been no news of that 'Kiana', after so many years, the lack of any response also foreshadowed a tragedy.
So, the two fell silent. This man, who had deeply influenced the trajectory of both of their lives, brought them completely different emotions.
Afterwards, Theresa comforted Kiana and came to Fu Hua. She wanted to hear her opinion.
"Overseer Otto? You know, I've known him for over five hundred years."
Fu Hua relaxed a little, ceasing her fist practice. She pushed up the large red glasses on her face and sighed, saying, "I have witnessed his acts of kindness, witnessed his evil deeds, endured his betrayal, and accepted his kindness."
"Although these acts of gratitude and resentment cannot be compared, it's still complicated."
Regarding Otto, Fu Hua's understanding is obviously more comprehensive than Kiana's.
Her contact with him came from an earlier period, almost considered the person who has witnessed him for the longest time. She has personally experienced all of his actions, both good and evil, and his contradictions.
His evil deeds cannot be concealed, but the good he has done is also undeniable. She wouldn't deliberately focus only on one side of his human nature.
"I-Is that so... Grandpa, that's the kind of person he is, never caring what others think."
Theresa forced a smile, looking at the calm Fu Hua, and encouraged her, even though she didn't need it. After all, that's the duty of the principal!
[Is everyone assuming that the real Kiana is already dead?]
[Fu Hua: It's a life-and-death relationship. I almost killed him, and he directly killed me.]
[Is it starting, is it starting? Otto's criticism session.]
[Little Theresa must be feeling melancholy. Grandpa has hurt almost everyone around her, but he is her grandfather.]
[So, he showed good and evil to Fu Hua, and not to Kiana and the others? What a heartless egoistic]
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"Otto... is it? Many Valkyries in the game trusted him, but those close to him are the ones who can see through his facade."
"Theresa, Durandal, Fu Hua, Welt... It was precisely because they truly understood Otto that their views of him changed... I still find it hard to agree with fighting the Honkai under him."
Kiana bit her lip and shook her head, saying, "Those hardships in the game, perhaps stemmed from my lack of resolve, always learning and growing only after loss..."
"But the biggest manipulator behind the scenes, in my eyes, is clearly the biggest villain, the root cause of all this. The suffering the Honkai inflicted on me might not even be as much as Otto's."
Thinking of this, she also understood a little about the reason for World Serpent's establishment in the game.
Schicksal, the largest force fighting the Honkai for humanity, yet their main focus is on other things.
How could this not be difficult to accept?
"But at least at that moment when he stood up for Kallen in the Schicksal expedition, he must have still yearned for the light."
"In the years that followed, he did many good deeds, saved countless lives, taught them the meaning of fighting... but it was all to commemorate the flame in his heart - Kallen."
"It's truly... lamentable." Fu Hua sighed, recalling Otto's part in the game, feeling a sense of pity.
Throughout history, she had heard and seen countless stories of kings who started wars or caused chaos for the sake of beauty. But most of them were kings who lost their kingdoms. Someone as capable as Otto, who still disregarded the entire world for the sake of one woman, is almost unheard of.
Wise people always see more and thus pursue more.
They won't be fixated on a single person.
Otto is an exception.
"About the other Kiana, is she really dead?" Cecilia stroked Sirin head and asked Luo Mo curiously.
"Hmm..." Luo Mo pondered for a moment, looking at the curious gazes directed at him, clearly also curious about this name that had only appeared in the past.
"Principal Theresa, I did not lie." He said with a smile.
The Herrscher of Sentience instinctively flinj and raised her hand to her head, feeling a sharp pain there. Then she reacted and glared at Luo Mo. It was a conditioned reflex, and the voice just now sounded a lot like Otto's in the video.
"Huh? What does it have to do with me--" Theresa shot him a sideways glance and complained, her cheeks puffed out, probably thinking that Luo Mo was teasing her again.
Cecilia and Kallen, on the other hand, had thoughtful expressions, speculating on the true meaning behind those words.
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But when asked about Tesla's opinion, her response was obviously more straightforward, or rather, blunt.
Otto, in her eyes, was clearly a scoundrel who deserved to be cut into a thousand pieces.
In her own words, it's like today she's mustered all her strength and plans to knock a few lumps on that pig head of Otto's!
He killed too many people around her; Anti Entropy has long hated him to the core.
"The blood debts of Joyce, Reanna, and Joachim's father - we haven't had a chance to settle the score with him yet!" She declared angrily and valiantly, waving her fist, as if she could already see that golden bastard getting beaten up.
But in her anger, she obviously overlooked Theresa in front of her.
After all, she was considered Otto's relative, an inseparable existence in her life.
Although she has a bad temper, she's not unreasonable. After realizing this, she quickly apologized to Theresa.
Theresa just shook her head and didn't continue talking about Otto, recalling the scenes she had seen at Anti Entropy. Grandpa had indeed done some terrible things to them...
As for Bronya and Seele, they haven't had much contact with Otto and haven't suffered much malice from him. So their views on Otto are more from the perspective of the Anti Entropy and Kiana than their own.
Just before they were about to descend, Theresa suddenly remembered something and urged them to protect Kiana, after all, everything that had happened in the past indicated...
"From a certain perspective, the person Grandpa cares about most in this world is definitely her... and not any of us." Theresa had a rare moment of brilliance, a wise glint in her eyes as she spoke.
[What year is it today? Theresa is actually thinking?]
[Terrifying, is this the corruption of power? She hasn't even taken over yet, and she's already growing a brain?]
[Wrong answer. The one he cares about most is definitely Kallen!]
[Sigh, what a sinful man, entangled with so many people.]
[Ow~ Overseer Theresa is growing~]
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"Though I don't like this Otto fellow either, I wish to punch that Soulium face of his."
"But compared to those old moths from Fire Moth, they didn't even know how to hold back properly, their actions harmed others and themselves, simply stupid!"
Kalpas, with his arms crossed, spoke, his temper as fiery as ever. In terms of temperament, Tesla and him are probably alike? Both like to curse, and neither of them is stupid?
"Well... don't be so absolute, to be able to reach a high position, they can't be stupid."
"It's just that they didn't have the ability to get rid of others and become a dictator." Vill-V scoffed, teasing Kalpas's words.
"As for Otto... in the face of fighting the Honkai, other moral issues can be put aside, he's doing quite well in this regard."
"Moreover," she glanced at the Valkyries around her and said, "If he truly wanted to hide and deceive, surely even Theresa and Durandal wouldn't be able to know his true nature."
"He just wants to stand in opposition, to let those who possess righteousness and light become true heroes. Isn't this what he wants to see?"
Vill-V said a series of words with a playful smile, absurd yet reasonable, revealing a cruel truth. Then, she gently put on her top hat, retreating into the darkness behind the scenes.
"A dictator..." Kevin took a deep breath. "So... wasn't MEI forced to play such a role?"
The current era, however, doesn't have this worry.
He glanced at Kallen, who shared his features, with her white hair and blue eyes, a sliver of solace in his heart.
In the face of the Honkai, one less internal struggle among humans is always a good thing. It's imperative to maintain a united front.
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As the silver behemoth slowly descended upon the town, white air currents gushed and dissipated downwards.
A magnificent battleship slowly came to a stop in the timeworn town, an air of age emanating from every corner, arriving at the stage he had prepared for five hundred years.
The one who greeted them was none other than Durandal.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Durandal frankly informed them that she was also unaware of the Overseer's plans and couldn't contact him.
If it were anyone else, Theresa and the others wouldn't believe them, but if it was Durandal... they were more inclined to believe her.
If she said she didn't know, then she really didn't know.
As the host here, she briefly explained the situation to them, about the anomaly of the spacetime projection. Einstein and Tesla revealed looks of shock; they had also conducted similar theoretical research.
Temporal and spatial information from a certain historical period in the past was projected into the current spacetime... What an immense amount of energy would be required to support this?
Their calculations at the time were... that current human technology was incapable of achieving this, only the power of Honkai could do it. This wasn't some natural phenomenon that could appear in reality; generally, it would only appear on the side of the Imaginary Tree.
In other words... it could also be considered an Imaginary invasion phenomenon, and the singularity was naturally the core of the Herrscher of Domination. If not handled properly, a Honkai eruption was very likely.
In response to this phenomenon, Theresa had to admit that they had to get involved and solve the core issue. But this time, she didn't want to put her students in danger, so she and Durandal would go investigate.
For some reason, with just a few words from Einstein, they successfully tricked Dr. Tesla into joining the exploration team.
It has to be said, they were indeed old friends who had known each other for many years; Einstein had a perfect grasp of this kind of thing.
Simply by using the excuse that they needed to stay behind and contact Otto, they managed to get Tesla to agree to go proactively.
Congratulations, congratulations.
…
In the quaint town, surrounded by ancient trees, moss-covered and broken stone paths, and clusters of antique buildings, every corner exuded an air of history.
Especially with the addition of those projections from five hundred years ago, the voices of people from the past echoed, ghost fires of unknown meaning and spacetime projections flickered; for a moment, it was difficult to tell whether one was in the past five hundred years ago or in the present.
In the center of Kolosten, near the Violet Iris Plaza, they followed the trail of Honkai energy intensity, step by step, and arrived here.
But after arriving, there wasn't anything particularly special, until... they heard cries for help coming from somewhere in the corner.
"Vera--!"
"--Damn it, what are these things?" The man's voice was anxious, but he was powerless.
They followed the sound and, after dealing with a large group of Honkai beasts, found a figure behind a broken wall, where layers of dust shook.
The figure coughed several times, covering their face, but still leaned against the wall, unwilling to waste a single second.
Here, they saw someone they never expected.
'This, this...' their eyes widened.
Looking at the blond-haired, green-eyed man emerging from the dust, dressed in the attire of a Schicksal Overseer, his face gradually aligning with the one in their memories, it was... hard to believe.
Although they didn't know what was going on, the person who appeared before them was undoubtedly Otto.
For a moment, they looked at each other in dismay, dumbfounded.
No one could have expected to run into Otto here.
"Ah, thank goodness, I've finally run into another living soul! Have you seen a girl?"
"She has silvery-gray curly hair, tied in a side ponytail, and wears a beret. She's about a head shorter than me..."
The blond man revealed a surprised expression, pleasantly surprised, and asked hurriedly.
[Otto? What is he up to again?]
[That description... it doesn't sound like Kallen, does it? Vera... who's that?]
[Kolosten... how particular. It seems to be the name of the town from the history textbooks five hundred years ago.]
[Mere Tesla was easily tricked into coming here... How tragic.]
[Did Otto just said he was looking for another girl who isn't Kallen? Did he finally moved on?!]
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"Uh... why would he appear here?" Even Theresa outside the video was puzzled.
Having been paying close attention to the plot, she had already imagined Otto appearing at the end, stabbing her with a knife, then watching her granddaughter's body collapse with an indifferent expression.
Although it was just a fantasy, and she knew it was impossible, with the lesson of the knife from before, she couldn't help but picture that scene in her mind.
Or perhaps... she would pick up Judas's chains and pierce them through Otto's body, green liquid gushing out, her eyes closed, she would murmur - Goodbye, Grandpa, and goodbye to my cowardice.
Such words, thinking about it actually felt kind of cool.
As expected, she wasn't being influenced or led astray, right?
Theresa shook her head, dispelling those pointless fantasies.
"Aren't you the voice actress? Shouldn't you know?" Elysia looked over, asking with a puzzled expression.
"Ah? Oh~ right, well, how should I put it..."
"The voice recording was intermittent. Except for the parts with strong emotions that needed to be done in one go, the rest were even recorded separately," Theresa scratched her head in distress and said helplessly.
"But, speaking of which, I just remembered... He shouldn't be the Otto of the present."
"Anyone with eyes can see that," Mobius said, giving Theresa a lazy look.
As for the alleged mastermind behind the fragmented voice acting, Luo Mo claimed it had nothing to do with him.
He merely wanted to provide everyone, including the voice actors, with a perfect viewing experience.
As for the minor setbacks involved, those were insignificant.
Surely everyone can understand, right?
"Tsk... such mischievous intentions. That won't win you any favors with girls, you know~ Luo Mo," Elysia said with a hint of playful reproach, teasing Luo Mo.
Well, from what I can see, there's no shortage of beautiful girls around him.
It would be great if I could snatch them all away~
"Hmph, you needn't worry yourself about him, Miss Elysia," Kongming snorted twice and said, looking up at Elysia. She wouldn't allow another such formidable rival.
But judging from the end of the last episode, Elysia's identity was bound to be extraordinary; she had to inquire from various sources to learn that she was from fifty thousand years ago.
However... her skin was so well-maintained! Kongming looked at Elysia's smooth, delicate skin, feeling a little envious. Damn it, they're so big, so hateful! This accursed woman!
She looked down, her eyes falling on the top of her shoes, which only added to the gloom in her heart.
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